Batik art is ancient and exquisite art of making paintings by using Wax. The choice of waxes is substantial to the quality of the done Batik. The highest quality of textiles fabric and vegetable dyes are used for Batik painting.
The making of a stunning painting is an elaborate technique which includes seven integral stages of waxing, dyeing and de-waxing. Then cloth is dried, ironed and stretched on a wooden frame. The design develops gradually with each coat of waxing. The use of natural dyes for coloring makes the technique eco-friendly.
Batik Painting: It is a believed that Batik painting originated in the Indonesia. Dye and wax mix to produce magic on the cloth and this magic is widely known as ‘Batik Painting’. The technique of wax resist in art form makes it viable and one-of-a-kind.
Tie-Dye Painting: The technique of tie-dye portions of the fabric are balanced/ tied along with rubber and strings bands. When the fabric is dyed, the covered portions stay un-colored and the stunning pattern comes up. The dyeing technique of fabric may include dipping the cloth in a tub of dye, so this technique is also called as dip dyeing.
Shibori:Shibori is one of the custom forms of fabric painting. It includes binding, folding, stitching and compressing the fabric, to resist the dye and create patterns. Shibori is a narrow and long Kimono cloth, wound around a 12ft long wooden pole. The cloth is wound with a thread, when it is compressed on the pole, the thread creates wrinkle on the cloth. Batik painting is one of the most stunning art of using wax and natural color. Batik painting is famous in Orissa, West Bengal and Tamilnadu.